Here’s a Boston Cream Pie–Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls recipe — fluffy, sweet rolls filled with silky vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache. They taste like mini Boston cream pies and are dangerously easy!
🍫 Boston Cream Pie–Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls (12-count)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream OR 1 cup Cool Whip (for a thicker filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for shine)
Instructions
1. Make the custard filling
- In a bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding and cold milk.
- When it starts to thicken, fold in heavy cream (or Cool Whip) + vanilla.
- Refrigerate 10 minutes to firm.
2. Prepare the Hawaiian rolls
- Keep the rolls connected.
- Use a sharp bread knife to slice a lid off the top—about 1/3 of the way down—creating a big rectangle like a sheet cake.
- Hollow out a little of the inside (don’t go to the bottom).
3. Fill
- Spoon or pipe the custard filling into the hollowed rolls.
- Spread evenly.
- Place the “lid” back on top.
4. Make the ganache
- Heat heavy cream until steaming (microwave or stovetop).
- Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in butter if using.
5. Glaze
- Pour the warm ganache evenly over the top of the rolls, letting it drip down the sides.
- Refrigerate at least 20–30 minutes to set.
6. Serve
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
- Best served chilled or slightly cool.
⭐ Variations
- Banana cream: Add sliced bananas between pudding layers.
- Caramel Boston cream: Drizzle caramel inside before adding custard.
- Chocolate pudding version: Use half vanilla + half chocolate pudding.
- Extra custard: Double the filling for super-plush rolls.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍓 Strawberry shortcake–stuffed Hawaiian rolls
🍮 Banana pudding–stuffed Hawaiian rolls
🍫 S’mores stuffed Hawaiian rolls
Just tell me!
